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running injury stages
Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast

The Injury That Ends Running Careers (It’s Not What You Think)

You know someone who says “I used to run.” Maybe it’s a coworker, a friend, your brother-in-law. They did a 5K once, maybe trained for a half. Then something happened. A knee thing. A shin thing. And now they “used […]

Injuries (Stop & Fix Them)

My 2026 Run Injury Prevention Toolkit

It’s early in the year, and ironically, the run season for most people across the world (Even here in Australia, the running race season doesn’t start until April). So, as we get out of base season and move into build […]

max cushion running shoes
Gear: Shoes & Tech, Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast

Your Super Shoes Are Lying to You (Here’s How)

Your Super Shoes Are Lying to You (Here’s How) You spent $200 on the latest max-cushion running shoe because the store told you more padding equals less injury. Six months later, your feet hurt. Your calves are tight. You’re slower […]

Achilles pain recovery
Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast, Strength, Plyos & Form Drills

The #1 Achilles Mistake That Keeps Runners Injured

You train hard. VO2 max Tuesdays. Hill sprints. Long runs. You’ve been doing this for years. And yeah, your heel’s been a little cranky in the morning; that first step outta bed feels like stepping on a Lego. You chalk […]

calf and achilles injury prevention
DLake Deliberates, Injuries (Stop & Fix Them), Podcast, Tools & Tactics (Advanced)

Stretching Won’t Fix Your Tight Calves — Do This Instead

I did something most runners never do… I strength trained so dang well that I injured myself. Yeah, I know. Most runners avoid strength. I went all in. Squats, calf raises, lots of light reps, lots of heavy reps, you […]

DLake & Friends, Podcast

How To Avoid and Fix Common Running Injuries – Runner’s Knee, IT Band Syndrome and Achilles Tendinitis

Picture this – you’re a runner and you got hurt. You’re searching the internet for quick hacks and fixes so you can keep running but you just get more confused and don’t know who to trust. In this article, we’ll […]

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